Assistant Professor in Physics

Job Title
Assistant Professor in Physics


Requisition Number
FE04242


Working Title

Department Name
8E100:Physics And Astronomy


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Department of Physics & Astronomy (https://pa.as.uky.edu/)in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the field of Theoretical Physics. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. We encourage candidates whose research portfolios include work on applications of quantum information theory, broadly defined, to quantum many-body physics, quantum field theory, or quantum gravity to apply.

A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. A record of research excellence is expected. As a department, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment.



In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:

1. Submit application materials to Academic Jobs Online at this link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28272



· Cover letter

· Curriculum vitae (including publication list)

· Research statement

· Teaching statement including experience and philosophy

· Three letters of recommendation



2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.



Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Ganpathy Murthy (murthy@g.uky.edu) or Dr. Alfred Shapere (shapere@g.uky.edu), Professors and Search Committee Co-Chairs, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky.



Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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